She was a reality TV star whose winning personality and zest for life drew intense interest. And PEOPLE readers were just as inspired by Diem Brown as she bravely battled cancer, finally losing her fierce fight surrounded by the love of friends and family.

From Hillary Clinton to Hugh Jackman to Mikhail Baryshnikov, luminaries of the fashion, entertainment and media worlds packed a Manhattan church on Monday for the private funeral of legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.